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Pinus patula

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Pinus patula Patula Pine, Spreading Leaved Pine, Mexican Weeping Pine, Conifer,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees, Conifers Upright

Description:

Large upright coniferous tree with attractive weeping needle-like dark-green foliage and reddish-brown decorative cones. Great for rockeries, bonsai and parks and gardens. Grows approx. 20-30m tall x 1.5-3m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

>25m >10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Coastal Garden, Feature, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Topiary / Espalier

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:

Pinaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low, Medium / Moderate

Drought: High

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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